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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.93, 15,160.48 and 3,533.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.93, 15,160.48 and 3,533.13 is: 5,299.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.93 : 15,160.48 = 3,533.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.93/15,160.48 = 3,533.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.93x = 15,160.48 × 3,533.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.93x = 53,563,937.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,563,937.87/10,106.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,299.72

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